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Help me finish a teaching qualification at Rome Community College - $3,250 to go

A first-generation student, Sergio needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a teaching qualification.

🇮🇹 Rome, Lazio, Italy2,242 views
Sergio Montanari
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Rome
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a teaching qualification at Rome Community College, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,250. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 average, and my academic advisor has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Rome Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,250 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,750 • Final term tuition: $1,150 • Exam and lab fees: $130 • Textbooks and materials: $220 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2024-09-14
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Sergio

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Sergio

  2. We're at 7% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $161 raised so far (5%). the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Pranav H. Singh🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Wesley F. Duran🇺🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Kayode Seyi Obi🇳🇬Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Thinking of you, Sergio. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Katowice so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Siliguri

    • Take care, Sergio. Study hard! God bless.

      • Stay strong, Sergio. Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Rooting for you, Sergio. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings!

          • rooting for you. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. All the best.

            • Hope things get better soon, Sergio. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • You're not alone, Sergio. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

                • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                  • Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Zanzibar City.

                    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                      • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We're a small family in Cairo but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                        • Rooting for you, Sergio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Ho.

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